Phytotron Building (Raleigh, North Carolina)
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Pillsbury Circle, 2731
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This is a very high-tech facility used for tightly controlled experiments in plant biology. It has chambers of varying sizes, from ones roughly the size of an oven to large walk-in chambers. Each chamber, no matter what size, can be controlled for light levels (programmable to simulate day/night cycles), temperature, etc. Some chambers are equipped to provide certain gases. The phytotron staff can regularly water the plants in the phytotron if desired. Color-coded tags are used to indicate whether water or nutrient solution should be used and how often.
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Coordinates: 35°47'15"N 78°40'20"W
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